WO2015173810A1 - Bendable strainer - Google Patents
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- WO2015173810A1 WO2015173810A1 PCT/IL2015/050496 IL2015050496W WO2015173810A1 WO 2015173810 A1 WO2015173810 A1 WO 2015173810A1 IL 2015050496 W IL2015050496 W IL 2015050496W WO 2015173810 A1 WO2015173810 A1 WO 2015173810A1
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
- A47J43/00—Implements for preparing or holding food, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
- A47J43/28—Other culinary hand implements, e.g. spatulas, pincers, forks or like food holders, ladles, skimming ladles, cooking spoons; Spoon-holders attached to cooking pots
- A47J43/284—Hand implements for separating solids from liquids or liquids from liquids
- A47J43/286—Hand implements for draining preserving liquid from canned food, e.g. tuna-squeezers
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
- B65D81/18—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient
- B65D81/22—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient in moist conditions or immersed in liquids
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- the present invention relates to the field of food containers. More particularly, the invention relates to a strainer, particularly suited for incorporation into a sealed food container or for the addition to an open container, suitable to drain liquids therefrom.
- the containers are usually filled with liquid, suitable to preserve the food, such as oil, vinegar, or any other liquid that maintains the freshness of the stored food.
- Food-preserving additives may also be dissolved in the liquid.
- the invention relates to a strainer for a food container, such as food cans, that comprises apertures suitable for allowing liquids to drain therethrough, which is provided with at least two holes through which two fingers of a user can be inserted to a level below the strainer's plane, said strainer being bendable by the action of forces applied by said fingers.
- the diameter of a strainer is reduced when said force is applied, thus providing an easy insertion and/or removal of the strainer into/from a can.
- the strainer can be made of a flexible material, but a degree of flexibility can also be provided by including structural flexibility in the design of the strainer. Structural flexibility can be provided by a groove located on the surface of the strainer, or by a line of reduced material thickness that will weaken the material in a specific direction.
- the holes of a strainer can be sealed by capping covers for comfortable placement of the fingers of the user and to prevent the fingers from extending too much into the food can.
- the holes of a strainer are located far enough from the edges of the strainer, providing a safe use of the device, without the danger of injuries that can be inflicted by accidently touching the sharp edges of an open can.
- Fig. 1A is a perspective view of a can provided with a strainer, according to one embodiment of the invention.
- Fig. IB is an enlarged view of the top section of the can of Fig. 1A;
- Fig. 2A is a perspective view of a strainer, according to a second embodiment of the invention.
- Fig. 2B is a front view of the strainer of Fig. 2A. Detailed Description of the Invention
- Fig. 1A is a perspective view of a can 101, which is provided with a strainer
- Strainer 102 can be provided inside closed cans, such as can 101, or it can be positioned inside cans after opening them. Strainer 102 can also be reused for draining liquids from additional cans. Can 101 can be replaced with other types and shapes of containers, and strainer 102 can be of any shape with outlines that are suited for the inner shape of said cans.
- Fig. IB is an enlarged view of the top section of can 101 of Fig. 1A, showing the shape of strainer 102, which comprises apertures in the shape of slits
- Slits 103 are suitable to allow only the fluids that are inside can 101 to run through them, thus straining the fluids from can 101.
- Slits 103 can be replaced by any shape that can provide the straining of fluid through them, such as round holes, or straight or curved slits, and they can be evenly or unevenly scattered on the surface of the strainer.
- Slits 103 can also be replaced with slits that are shaped as a logo or as other shapes that provide marketing value.
- Holes 104a and 104b can also be provided with slits.
- strainer 102 is essentially equal to the inner diameter of can 101, so it would not move unless an external force is applied.
- a user wishes to place or remove strainer 102 from can 101 he can place two fingers inside holes 104a and 104b, one finger in each hole, and apply pressure that can slightly bend strainer 102 along groove 105, which is provided for an easy insertion and/or removal of strainer 102 into/from can 101.
- Holes 104 (a and b) are conveniently shown as round in shape, but they can be of any other suitable shape (e.g., elliptic), as long as they comfortably accommodate a user's fingers.
- the bending of a strainer can be performed if the material of the strainer is slightly flexible, or if the strainer comprises a groove, such as groove 105 of strainer 102 of Fig. IB.
- groove 105 closes and the diameter of strainer 102 is reduced in one direction, thus providing an easy insertion and/or removal of strainer 102 into/from can 101.
- the material of strainer 102 is very flexible, for instance if it is made of soft plastic material, it is possible to bend it without providing a groove 105, because holes 104a and 104b allow applying relatively strong bending forces. It may also be possible to replace groove 105 with a line of reduced material thickness that will weaken the material in a specific direction, thus facilitating bending, e.g., when the strainer is flexible enough or disposable.
- Fig. 2A is a perspective view of another strainer 201, according to a second embodiment of the invention, provided with round apertures 202 that are randomly scattered on the surface of strainer 201.
- Cans can be provided with strainers when they are filled with food products, and the apertures of each type of strainer can be designed for the specific food that is stored in each can. For instance, small apertures such as round holes 202 can be suitable for food that comes in small pieces.
- Fig. 2A also shows a groove 203, and another set of two holes (i.e., "handling holes") 204a and 204b. Like holes 104a and 104b, handling holes 204a and 204b are provided for the same purpose of placing two fingers in the strainer and applying pressure, thus causing the bending of strainer 201 and providing for an easy placement and/or displacement thereof.
- Fig. 2B is a front view of strainer 201 of Fig. 2A (which also illustrates the front view of strainer 101 of Fig. 1).
- the user can push one side down and create a height difference between the two sides 205 and 206 of strainer 201 that are close to groove 203, as illustrated in the figure, using the flexibility of strainer 201 that is formed by groove 203 to bend strainer 201. Bending can take place in different directions, such as by forcing holes 204a and 204b to lay on different planes, as seen in Fig. 2B, relative to groove 203, or simply by bending the strainer, particularly if no groove is provided. Holes 204a and 204b can be sealed by capping covers 207a and 207b for comfortable placement of the fingers of the user and to prevent the finger from extending too much into the food can.
- strainers of this type were suggested by the prior art, they could not find practical application in the industry until the present invention was made, because although they did fulfill the purpose of draining liquids, they were difficult to insert into, and remove from food containers.
- the handling holes provide an easy and intuitive way of handling the strainer and, even more so when provided with capping covers, make it surprisingly easy to apply forces in various directions, which allow the strainer to be bent in a desired direction with the application of very low forces. Thus, even an elderly person or a young child can operate the strainer and remove it with an ease never provided by the prior art.
- Handling holes are also provided in a location that prevents the contact between the fingers of a user and the sharp edges of an open can, in which a strainer is provided.
- the insertion and/or removal of a strainer from a can, according to the invention is performed not only very easily, but also very safely, in a way that prevents the user from getting injured by the sharp edges of a can, which is another advantage over the prior art.
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PL15792620.5T PL3142535T3 (en) | 2014-05-13 | 2015-05-12 | Bendable strainer |
ES15792620T ES2950344T3 (en) | 2014-05-13 | 2015-05-12 | flexible strainer |
EP15792620.5A EP3142535B1 (en) | 2014-05-13 | 2015-05-12 | Bendable strainer |
US15/310,755 US10568464B2 (en) | 2014-05-13 | 2015-05-12 | Bendable strainer |
IL248754A IL248754B (en) | 2014-05-13 | 2016-11-06 | Bendable strainer for food containers, having scattered openings |
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US2393420A (en) * | 1944-05-27 | 1946-01-22 | Ernest G Scheuplein | Cooking vessel |
FR2713209A1 (en) * | 1993-12-01 | 1995-06-09 | Bernier Fabienne | Solid food strainer contained inside metal packaging can |
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